Trial

Trump’s Closing Arguments Evoke Political Battle in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump delivered both campaign speeches and a monologue in court on Thursday during the closing arguments of his $370 million civil fraud trial. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, poses a significant threat to Trump’s business and brand as he seeks to bar him from doing business in the state. Trump’s decision to address the court reflects his eagerness to leverage the situation for his presidential campaign. Judge Arthur Engoron has already found Trump liable for fraud in the civil case and is set … Read more

Tragic Case of Mistaken Driveway: Jury Selection Begins in Second-Degree Murder Trial

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Salem, Washington County – Jury selection commenced on Friday for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is facing the top charge of second-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The selection process will span multiple days until a jury is fully chosen, with the trial scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. As a result of the unusually large pool of potential jurors, the proceedings are closed to the public and the media. The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, when Monahan allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at an SUV that had mistakenly entered his … Read more

Drowsy Defense: Massachusetts Court Grants New Trial for Murder Defendant as Lawyer Caught Sleeping in Courtroom

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BOSTON – In a startling turn of events, a murder defendant in Massachusetts is now looking at a new trial after his defense lawyer was found asleep during crucial parts of the proceedings. The state’s top court made the ruling on Monday, stating that the lawyer’s behavior constituted a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to counsel. The defendant, who was convicted of first-degree murder, appealed his conviction, arguing that his lawyer’s inadequate representation had deprived him of a fair trial. The lawyer, who has not been named publicly, was observed sleeping multiple times during … Read more

Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Comes to a Close with Final Ruling Expected Soon

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has concluded after three months of proceedings. Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the trial, stated that he will attempt to deliver his final ruling by the end of January. However, he added that there is no guarantee on the timing of the decision. The trial centered around allegations that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, fraudulently misrepresented the value of his real estate holdings to lenders. During the trial, the attorney general’s office argued that Trump and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. … Read more